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Stuntman Dan Koko jumps of Vegas World Hotel: video
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Local news segments and b-roll footage of two high-rise jumps that stuntman Dan Koko made from Bob Stupak's Vegas World Hotel structure in 1984. The first jump of 225 feet made on May 19, 1984; the second jump of world record acclaim of 326 feet, made on August 30, 1984. Clips include b-roll of the jumps, soundbites with Koko, and reporters interviewing Koko discussing his motivations for the jumps. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual material file.
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Fire at Stratosphere Tower construction: video
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Archival Collection
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Local news anchors discuss the fire at top of the Stratosphere Tower while under construction; tower caught fire after midnight and burned for three hours; anchors discuss the challenges for the fire fighters, the evacuation of Vegas World and nearby neighbors; interview clips with witnesses; all clips show footage of the tower on fire, firefighters putting it out, and news anchors stand outside the Stratosphere. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.
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KLAS Channel 8 and Bloomberg news, and Las Vegas City Council meeting: video
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Archival Collection
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Las Vegas One rebroadcast of KLAS Channel 8 and Bloomberg news reporting, and KCLV Channel 2 recording of a Las Vegas City Council meeting, January 7, 2004. Topics include Cheetahs strip club liquor license, negotiations on the height of the Station Casinos Red Rock tower, Las Vegas searched for dirty nuclear bombs. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.
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George Knapp's Street Talk segment about Vegas World Equal Rights Commission complaint: video
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Archival Collection
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Segment includes coverage of a pending complaint before the Equal Rights Commission that could reveal that Bob Stupak "doesn't call the shots at Vegas World." The complaint was brought by fired bell captains, 10 of 12 who are Italian. Coverage also includes Clark County Commissioner Don Schlesinger's lapsed business license. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.
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Frank E. Partridge Photographs
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The Frank E. Partridge Photographs (1940-1957) depict the Partridge family members and their lives in Southern Nevada. The collection consists of 32 images. The images depict historic Las Vegas locations, the annual Helldorado parade, and the Lazy 88 Ranch in Pahrump, Nevada.
Archival Collection
UNLV Libraries Collection on Tribal Gaming
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The UNLV Libraries Collection on Tribal Gaming (approximately 1980-2005) contains newspaper clippings, website printouts, government reports, and brochures about tribal gaming policies and regulations across the United States, particularly in Nevada, New York, and Minnesota.
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Nevada Resort Association Records
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The records are comprised of subject files and reports from approximately the 1990s to the 2000s related to data gathering and lobbying activities of the Nevada Resort Association. Materials include drafts of legislation related to gaming, tax reports, health and safety regulations, labor and employment matters, and zoning issues.
Archival Collection
Lorraine Thomas-Perry Papers
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The Lorraine Thomas-Perry Papers (1910-1936) contain the personal papers of Lorraine Thomas and her family, who were early residents of Beatty, Nevada. Collection materials include report cards, graduation certificates, correspondence, and short stories and poems written by family members. The majority of collection are photocopies. The collection also contains one original program for the opening banquet and ball for Hotel Fayle in Goodsprings, Nevada on May 13, 1916.
Archival Collection
"Newsmakers" interview with Bob Stupak about motorcycle accident: video
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Archival Collection
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"Newsmakers" with John Bond where he conducts the first full-length interview with Bob Stupak since his motorcycle accident; begins by asking how he is feeling, what his recovery ahead looks like, Stupak shares how he slowly regained his memories and his new outlook on the value of life; concludes interview talking about the idea for the Stratosphere Tower. Stupak and Bond are sitting in studio and Stupak is wearing dark sunglasses. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.
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Potential compromise between Stupak and FAA to lower Stratosphere Tower height to 1162 feet: video
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Archival Collection
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Local news anchors report on the compromise between Stratosphere Tower and the FAA regarding desire to extend the tower; Review-Journal reports Stupak has agreed to reduce it from 1825ft to 1062ft; second half is "Nevada Week in Review" panel discusses potential compromise to lower tower height and having a laser light show instead. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.
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